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SHANG DYNASTY (BC 1600 - 1100)
Details
A GREYISH-GREEN JADE SWORD HILT
SHANG DYNASTY (BC 1600 - 1100)
The sword hilt is of rectangular tapering form. The stone is of a celadon tone with much of its original russet skin and beige inclusions preserved
3 in. (7.4 cm.) long
SHANG DYNASTY (BC 1600 - 1100)
The sword hilt is of rectangular tapering form. The stone is of a celadon tone with much of its original russet skin and beige inclusions preserved
3 in. (7.4 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong before 1997.
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